2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

[MoonMan]

If there is enough interest I will look into getting molds made of the Front Spoiler so Troy can sell them.

I would be interested. I too have been toying with ideas but like this option.

Tim

[syborg tt]

I would be interested. I too have been toying with ideas but like this option.

Tim

Hi Tim,

I saw the car in person on Saturday and the front end looks great. When it comes home in two week I will taking the spoiler to the Fiberglass shop to have molds made.

At this point it looks like we will be making at least 5 sets

[maxxom]

Marty,

I am installing the DSE mini tubs. ridetech 4 link still in boxes. No additional metal needed from DSE besides the tubs and supplied patches, correct? Any reason why you installed the 4 link first, then the mini tubs? Thanks in advance for the help.

[mdes0]

I'd be interested in the spoiler.
Matt

[brownz]

Marty,

I am installing the DSE mini tubs. ridetech 4 link still in boxes. No additional metal needed from DSE besides the tubs and supplied patches, correct? Any reason why you installed the 4 link first, then the mini tubs? Thanks in advance for the help.

Hope you dont mind Marty,

I also have installed the ride tech 4-link and DSE tubs and you dont need any other parts/metal then what comes with the kit. ( unless you mess up LOL) I did the tubs first but I dont see a reason that you cant do the 4-link first? the tubs do not interfere with 4-link.

Thanks again for the pics Marty get them coming!!

[syborg tt]

Hope you dont mind Marty,

I also have installed the ride tech 4-link and DSE tubs and you dont need any other parts/metal then what comes with the kit. ( unless you mess up LOL) I did the tubs first but I dont see a reason that you cant do the 4-link first? the tubs do not interfere with 4-link.

Thanks again for the pics Marty get them coming!!

Serious you are going to have to call me. The DSE Instruction and video suck and leave out so many important information. (sending pm with my number )

We did a very simple modification to the lowere spring pocket that allowed us not to have to cut the existing frame rail like you would have to do with the Quadra-Link.

You are going to need one extra bracket from Ride-Tech to move the lower bars over. It actually clean up the look of the rear suspenion a bunch. I will try to make my post today about the rear suspension install so you can see what we did.

[syborg tt]

2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part I

2012 04-15 Update - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part I
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Good Morning all,

For the rear suspension I upgraded to the Ride-Tech Coil Over set up. However we've added a few new
parts that Ride-Tech offers. First is there offset lower link bar and offset spring mount which gives you an
extra 3/4" of tire room. There will be plenty of room to fit the BFG 295 (12.5" wide) and most 315's.



There new Coil overs - what else do I need to say.



Very Simple Install.



Okay Plan B
Yes I am changing things just a little. I am going to remove the factory spring perch and install Ride Tech's
new weld on lower bracket. I think they are going to clean up the area. The plan is to move the arm over
another 1/2 which will allow me to fit the BFG 335. It will also allow me to fit the Michelin 345 which is an 1"
narrower then the BFG 335.

Before I bring the car to High Speed Welding I am going to cut off the spring perch's off the axle.





In order to get it back to High Speed Welding I used some of my extra parts. This cool little part came from
DSE. Originally I was going to keep the leaf springs but since they wouldn't sell me the front spring pocket
parts I needed that idea was soon scrapped. I made a quick call to Ride-Tech and purchased there
complete rear kit. So if anyone needs these brackets there just sitting on a shelf at my shop.

Priced to sell cheap !!!





Ready for Transport






Here are the new brackets from Ride Tech. They are really going to clean up the area.



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[srh3trinity]

I like those lower brackets. I am going to be picking up a new rear with a posi, so I may get those brackets and weld them up before powder coat. I wasn't aware they existed.

[syborg tt]

I like those lower brackets. I am going to be picking up a new rear with a posi, so I may get those brackets and weld them up before powder coat. I wasn't aware they existed.

They are really nice. I will try my best to post up another update today to show you how much better they look.

[syborg tt]

2nd Chance Camaro - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part II


2012 04-16 Update - Ride Tech Coil Over Rear Suspension Part II
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Here is what the bracket looks like when it is removed.



I need to thank a couple people here.

Mario from US Collision for letting me borrow his 345 Michelin tire and Chris at JCG Customs www.jcgcustoms.com for letting me borrow his 3 finger wheel tool. The 345 fit perfectly after this very simple modification.





The new Ride Tech lower bracket installed. Much cleaner look and no more ugly u-bolts.



Joe has also been working on the Edelbrock modified exhaust. He made a couple modifications to the floor pan to get the exhaust above the site line under the car. I am very happy with the progress of the exhaust so far.





All done and ready to roll.



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[syborg tt]

2nd Chance Camaro - BBT Fab Sheet Metal Repair
2012 04-17 Update - BBT Fab Sheet Metal Repair
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Troy from BBT fab posted an update on the Camaro today. He is donig a great job on the car.

Finished up all the gapping and some rust repair on Martys camaro.
































Troy

[Martin71RS]

Starting to look great, I love it!

[CRead01]

very cool project. I would be interested in one of the spoilers when you get them made in fiberglass. very cool.

[syborg tt]

Marty,

I am installing the DSE mini tubs. ridetech 4 link still in boxes. No additional metal needed from DSE besides the tubs and supplied patches, correct? Any reason why you installed the 4 link first, then the mini tubs? Thanks in advance for the help.

If your planning on running the bfg 335 you are going to have to buy the offset bars from Ride-Tech and them do the spring pocket mod to get them over the last 1/2". Also you need to cut a little more metal away on the front of the tubs then the instructions/ template states. If you don't you will not be able to fit the 335 without hanging them outside of the fenders.

Also if you cut more them you need it's not a big deal since your pulling the new inner fender over to the new verticle strip you just welded in. Something that is also left out of there instructions.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Nice door lines!! It's almost as if troy knows what he's doing!!

[jtm311]

Nice build. Great welds!

John

[CamaroJoe]

Great project looks like its coming together nicely, you are doing an amazing job man! The stance with wheel/tire combo looks just right!

[settintrendz]

Looks fantastic. Gaps are looking really good. Like the skirts and spoiler. Love the stance!

[coolwelder62]

Coming along very nice.

[E.rodz]

looks like you are still rolling along well Marty! this thing will be on the road in no time at all.when does your oldest on get her drivers licenses?lol.Keep up the great work buddy! looking good!